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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458.83, 688.35 and 134.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458.83, 688.35 and 134.22 is: 201.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458.83 : 688.35 = 134.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458.83/688.35 = 134.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458.83x = 688.35 × 134.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458.83x = 92,393.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,393.42/458.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.37

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